This email went out to all enrolled participants on 7/14/2010
Hello Fellow Writing Educators,
With only 12 days between now and when we see one another, I’m sure some of you are asking really practical questions such as, “What shall I bring? What do I wear? Where can I park my car?”
Please see below to the answers to these questions and more including:
1. Packing List and Dress Code
2. Roommate Assignments and Corrections
3. Those Confirmed for the Shuttle, Please Verify
4. Campus Map and Where to Park
5. Monday Night Activities – Show and Tell and Guest Speaker
6. Tuesday Night Activities – Speaker Potpourri & Book Signing
7. Wednesday Night Activity – Round Table Discussion Groups
8. Continuing Education Units and Certificates
9. Last Email Update To Be Sent on July 21
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1. Packing List and Dress Code: The key words for what to pack are cool, comfortable, and casual.
As you may have heard or know first hand, NC weather in July is generally hot and humid. Of course, all of our sessions will be in air conditioned buildings, so you may want to throw in a sweater or sweatshirt with your shorts, shirts, blouses, etc. Bring your swim suit and workout clothes if you plan to make use of the fitness center. Bring your wish-list and checkbook (or cash/credit card) if you want to pick up a few items at the IEW bookstore. Bring your show and tell items for Monday night’s event. Bring a snack to share (optional) for late night munching. If you wish, you may bring your laptop computer as WiFi will be available. You may bring your favorite pillow, but know that bedding and towels are provided. Bring your blow dryer and other toiletries as needed. Bring your clothing iron if you must as the university does not have one for you. And, of course, we are coming together to learn from each other, so bring pens and paper to take notes, and know you will be given a notebook of handouts. I think that’s all the details you need. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
2. Roommate Assignments and Corrections
The first round of placing you in rooms is done. See this link below to view the results:
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If we have assigned you a roommate when you requested to have a solo room, please let us know. If you are showing up on Sunday but we have you listed on Monday, that would be good to know as well. (NOTE: Please know that those driving to WES on Sunday night must be on campus by 10PM.) In fact, if you have any questions about rooms and such, please let denisek@excellenceinwriting.com or me know ASAP so we can make the necessary changes.
3. Those Confirmed for the Shuttle, Please Verify
These 31 individuals will be contacted about shuttle details. If you are not on this list and should be, please let me know ASAP so we don’t leave you at the airport! (List has been removed. If you are enrolled and did not receive this list.)
4. Campus Map and Where to Park
I’ve shared a map with you called IEW’s Writing Educator’s Symposium 2010:
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On this map you see that you arrive at Luter Hall to pick up your campus pass and parking permit. You will park your car near the chapel. Our workshops will be in Benson University Center. Although our meals will be in the cafeteria in Reynalda Hall, there are other places on campus to grab a bite or drink including Starbucks and Subway.
5. Monday Night Activities – Show and Tell and Guest Speaker
We are all writing educators or aspire to be. True? Of course we have many presenters, but I know many of you who are NOT formal presenters have some nuggets of wisdom to share with us all. Perhaps you have found some keys to unlock the door of special education students. Perhaps you want to show some work samples that show the effectiveness of structure and style methods. Perhaps you have a laptop with PowerPoint or video that can adequately convey your unique approach. If so, bring it! We will have tables set up for just such a purpose. 13 of you have agreed to show us what you’re up to. 36 of you are on the fence. I’m hoping at least a few of those 36 will find room in their suitcases and in their hearts to share with us some of their gems. BTW – I am bringing show and tell: It’s a new friend I made while visiting the Portland area. I’ve invited him to fly in for the day and share what he is up to, and he said YES! I can’t wait for you to meet him and find out how he is employing methods of communication in a way that will likely surprise and inspire you.
6. Tuesday Night Activities – Speaker Potpourri & Book Signing
On Tuesday night, we swing wide the doors to the community and invite anyone and everyone to attend–well, as many as the room will hold that is! This is the notice that went out to the community earlier today:
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Join the Writing Educator’s Symposium for one free night! Each of the following five speakers will briefly share their most significant message or interesting anecdote to inspire you toward excellent educational pursuits for you and your children. Hear from: Andrew Pudewa, James B. Webster, PhD., Andrew Kern, Adam Andrews, and Lee Roddy. These and other IEW authors will be available to dispense advice and autograph their books.
We will have IEW products as well as a few others available for purchase. Bookstore hours: 6:30-7:30 and 9:00-10:00PM
For those of you who are unable to travel, we do have plans to attempt to make this available via live video stream webinar.
See http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/wes-openhouselive-10 more details and to register. (Cost to attend the video webinar is $5)
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Feel free to pass this on to your friends who may live in the area as well.
7. Wednesday Night Activity – Round Table Discussion Groups
Are you a school teacher and want to chat with others like you who are successfully implementing IEW in their classrooms? Do you teach ESL or Special Ed students? Do you want to talk to others who are teaching adult learners? Do you want to learn more about the IEW accreditation program? Do you want to brainstorm with others in how to manage or market your co-op classes? Are there other topics you would like to discuss? This will be an opportunity for you to have these discussions with those who have gone down these roads, including you! And because some of the best brainstorming sessions happen with a cup of coffee or tea in hand, we’ll have these beverages available to you at this event as well.
8. Continuing Education Units and Certificates
We have many school teachers who are attending WES and benefit from the opportunity to earn CEUs. Because this conference offers more than 20 hours of instruction, we are able to grant 2 CEUs at a cost of $30 per CEU through our partnership with Morningside College in Iowa. If you would like, we can also provide to you at no charge a certificate of completion that says you attended the event. If you are requesting the first option, please bring a check made payable to Morningside College for the appropriate amount. These certificates will be issued at the plenary session on Thursday AM.
9. Last Email Update To Be Sent on July 21
In my next email, I will give you my cell phone number so if you have any last minute questions as you are traveling to the event, you can get a hold of me. I will also let you know what you can expect when you arrive on campus.
And, I will likely have a few other interesting or important facts to share at that time. Until then, blessings to you as you make preparations to attend.
Julie Walker
Event Coordinator, Writing Educator’s Symposium, July 2010
www.writingeducatorssymposium.com
Marketing Director, Institute for Excellence in Writing
www.excellenceinwriting.com
800.856.5815
